Indigenous Artists and Cultural Carriers Micro-grant
The Indigenous Artists and Cultural Carriers Micro-grant supports Indigenous Yukon artists and cultural carriers with accessible and timely funding.
How much can you apply for?
You can apply for up to $5,000.
Eligibility
Who can apply?
You can apply to this program to complete a project. You have to be Indigenous and an emerging or established:
- artist;
- arts worker; or
- cultural carrier.
Eligible applicants are:
- Indigenous people who’ve lived in the Yukon for at least 1 continuous year when they apply;
- Yukon First Nations who live in the Yukon; and
- Yukon First Nations who previously lived in the Yukon and maintain ties to the territory.
Funding tiers
In 2025-26, applicants are limited to a maximum of $5,000 in funding over 1 fiscal year.
There are 2 tiers of funding available. Funding can cover 100 per cent of eligible expenses.
Tier 1: Up to $1,500
Tier 2: $1,501 to $5,000
How to apply
Please contact the Indigenous outreach liaison with questions or to discuss your project. Email arts.microgrants@yukon.ca or phone 867-332-8092.
View the application form and guidelines.